Plastic surgeons often work with general and orthopaedic
surgeons, oncologists and radiotherapists in the removal of major
sarcoma tumours. Skin cover, tissue replacement and functional
reconstructions may all be required. Similarly in other forms of
cancer, such as those affecting the perineum (where combined
surgery and radiotherapy treatments can compromise healing),
plastic surgeons may well be part of the team involved in perineal
and pelvic reconstruction.
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